PCU RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
$2,051-2,287/weekAccess Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
PCU Registered Nurse
Job Overview
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Employment type: Travel/Contract
- Contract length: 16 weeks
- Shift: Night, 3x12 hours
- Weekly hours: 36
- Patient population: Adults and geriatrics
- Unit type: Mixed acuity surgical oncology unit with PCU and med-surg patients
Key Responsibilities
- Provide care for surgical oncology, hepatobiliary, colorectal, and plastics patients
- Perform chemotherapy-related care, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, and management of oncologic emergencies
- Manage cytokine release syndrome, insulin drips, and heparin drips
- Follow infection prevention and fall prevention protocols
- Float within scope of practice if needed
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Ohio
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit (1 year of experience)
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association
- NIHSS
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Preferred Qualifications
- ONS Chemo certification
Additional Notes
- Rotating day/night scheduling may occur depending on department needs
- No set or blocked scheduling
- Weekend coverage is variable based on unit needs
- EPIC charting is used
- Travelers may be required to park through available permit options at additional cost
Facility
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
Pros
Units are nice, staff are kind. Single patient rooms with 4:1 ratios day and night on med surg.
Cons
Scheduled every weekend, floated for the first 6 weeks of contract every shift. Not traveler friendly even though they say they are. Staff are treated well not travelers.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 306 beds
Columbus, OH
About
Columbus, Ohio, is a midwestern city best known for its diverse food scene, lively arts and culture and friendly Midwestern hospitality. The city has something to offer everyone, from the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the interactive COSI science museum and research center. Columbus has an auspicious food scene, with excellent local restaurants like The Guild House and Wolf's Ridge Brewing. It’s also home to three professional sports teams, including the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS) and the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). The Downtown Arena District hosts these teams at the Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park and the Great American Ball Park. Columbus also lays claim to Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States.
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